When nurses appreciate the belief that the client's observations may be more objective than the nurses' because they are attached to the client's past experiences and knowledge, including rich descriptions of the person's experiences of life
transitions, they are recognizing which approach to health care?
a. Scientific
b. Phenomenological
c. Deontological
d. Religious
B
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The nurse is caring for a child who is dying. The parent asks that the child not be told he is dying. The child asks the nurse if he is dying. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse at this time?
1. Ignore the child's question and change the subject. 2. Offer to bring in the child life therapist. 3. Suggest the parents meet with the health care team. 4. Tell the child he is dying and offer to stay with him.
The nurse is preparing to change a patient's abdominal dressing. The nurse recognizes the first step is to provide the patient with information regarding the procedure. Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) "The dressing change is often painful, and we will be giving you pain medication prior to the procedure so you do not have to worry." B) "During the dressing change, I will provide privacy at a time of your choosing, it should not be painful, and you can look at the incision and help with the procedure if you want to." C) "The dressing change should not be painful, but you can never be sure, and infection is always a concern." D) "The best time for doing a dressing change is during lunch so we are not interrupted. I will provide privacy, and it should not be painful."
The nurse is working at an oncologist's office specializing in breast cancer. The nurse cares for individuals of varied ages, backgrounds, and stages of breast cancer
Which criteria are considered a priority when determining adjunct treatment in addition to surgery? Select all that apply. A) Stage of tumor B) Cosmetic consequence C) Presence of metastasis D) Age E) Gender F) Sensitivity to estrogen
During an assessment the nurse becomes concerned that a patient is demonstrating early manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. What findings did the nurse use to make this clinical determination?
Select all that apply. 1. foot drop 2. slurred speech 3. weak hip flexor muscles 4. bilateral weak hand grasps 5. fine muscle fasciculations of the hands